Academy of Women Artists: obviously, this organization is limited to women; however, it is not limited to wildlife artists. In addition, admission is by jury and for the category labeled Signature Artist, 20 of the 30 available spaces is already filled.
Oil Painters of America: this organization too, is not limited to wildlife artists but, like most “quality” organizations, submission is by jury of slide submissions.
Society of Animal Artists: interested artists must submit approximately 6 pieces of art in slide format to be judged by their peers. Exhibitions and other opportunities are offered to its members.
Worldwide Nature Artists Group: again, to join this organization you must submit examples of your work but this time, you can do so either by slide submission or by website if you have one. After review you will receive an invitation to join. Be advised, however, that there are already 500 members to this organization!
Easton Waterfowl Festival, Easton, Maryland: this is, perhaps, one of the longest running wildlife exhibits in the United States. Celebrating its 35th anniversary this coming November 11, 12 & 13, 2005, this too, is a juried event and the competition is “fierce.” The Waterfowl Festival is also the first stop on the tour of winners from the Federal Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Art Competition.
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, Charleston, South Carolina: this, too, is one of the countries longest running exhibitions that will be held on February 18, 19 & 20, 2005. It is another juried exhibition and proceeds from sales go to the restoration and preservation of Charleston’s historical buildings.
Federal Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Art Competition: this is in no doubt one of the most hotly contested competitions in wildlife art. It is virtually guaranteed to net the winner between $1 million to $2 million through the sale of collector prints. Nancy Howe is the only woman to have one this event in its 70-year history.
National Park Academy of the Arts: this competition called Arts for the Parks is juried and proceeds go to preserve this nations national park system. The top 100 winners go on tour and the first place winner earns $25,000.00.
Naturally, there are many more organizations and competitions than are listed here. Many states have competitions for art stamps but you must check with your local fish & wildlife services for information. In addition, for a much more extensive list of wildlife art exhibits, you can contact Wildlife Art Magazine.